Luxury Expedition Surf & Diving Charter - Komodo, Spice Islands, West Papua. Indonesia
INTRODUCTION
Luxury Expedition Surf & Diving Charter is a heavy-duty ocean-going vessel converted into a luxury expedition yacht, to offer the perfect base from which to explore and discover the most remote areas of Indonesia, a fascinating country, combining the luxury of an expedition yacht coupled with the built-in safety of a true offshore vessel.
The charter can accommodate 16 guests in 8 spacious berths, 21 crew are aboard to look after guests’ needs as they voyage through the most remote areas of Indonesia in the comfort of first-class boutique accommodation.
On the main deck, you can relax after a full activity day or enjoy the spare time between them, spa, library lounge, or indoor restaurant/ bar as well as on the top deck’s outdoor restaurant, sun lounge plus an amazing sky saloon. The upper deck has spacious air conditioning private cabins, ensuite bathroom, and private terraces. WiFi and entertainment system, including movies and TV series, accessible in all cabins. A Jacuzzi completes the dream yacht for your dream trip.
Beyond amazing scenarios, you will enjoy a variety of water sports such as surf, scuba diving, paddleboard, waterski, and kayaking. The boat is also equipped with a different size tender available for each activity and weather conditions needs.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Luxury Expedition Surf & Diving Charter
Layout
Main deck
- Spa
- Indoor Restaurant / Bar
- Library Lounge
Upper deck
- Guests: Eight (8) 30.5m2 private cabins.
- 15m2 bedroom with one king-size bed or two single beds. (Additional bed available for children upon request.)
- Ensuite 4.5m2 bathroom.
- Private terrace (11m2) fitted with a day bed, 2 chairs and a coffee table.
- Central air-conditioning, adjustable in each cabin.
- WiFi accessible in all cabins.
- Entertainment system, including movies and TV series, accessible in all cabins.
Top deck
- Sun Lounge
- Outdoor Restaurant
- Sky Saloon
Monky Island
- Jacuzzi
Tenders
- 8 meter RIB with 350 hp Cummins diesel engine driving a jet propulsion unit with a complete electronic package for long-range exploration.
- 6 meter aluminum LCT with twin 115 Yamaha 4 strokes outboard engines equipped with an echo sounder and VHF.
- 1 Avon offshore RIB with one 60 hp Yamaha 4 strokes engine equipped with echo sounder and VHF.
Sports Equipment
- Diving Equipment
- 2 fixed compressors with Nitrox
- 2 Paddle Boards
- 6 Transparent Kayaks
- Wakeboard Waterski
Technical Specifications
Type: Expedition Yacht — Ex Safety Standby Vessel
Flag: Indonesian
Class: Dual ABS / BKI — Commercial Yacht – Unrestricted Navigation
Call Sign: POIM
IMO: 78211855
Length: 50 Metres
Breadth: 12.5 Metres
GRT: 1000 Ton
Speed: 10 Knots
Maximum Speed: 14 Knots
Main Engines ;2 units of Yanmar ZUT developing each 1500bhp driving 2 propellers in Kort Nozzles.
Bow Thruster: 1 turbocharged Yanmar 6KFL developing 350bhp.
Generators: 2 turbocharged Yanmar 6KFL units developing 180kw each. 1 turbocharged Caterpillar 3306 unit developing 150 kw. 1 normally aspirated 6 Yanmar 6KFL unit developping 80 kw.
Primary Radar: Furuno IMO approved 12kw FR 2117, interfaced with GPS , Gyro and AIS.
Secondary Radar: Furuno 12kw FR 1510.
GPS: 1 unit Furuno TDL interfaced with primary radar and navigation computer. 1 unit Koden 913.
AIS: 1 unit Furuno FA 100 class A interface with primary radar and navigation computer.
Auto Pilot / Gyro: Tokyo Teiki ES 11 interfaced with radar and navigation computer.
Echo Sounder: Furuno, 2 pcs.
Safety: GMDSS area3 (area3 worldwide)
Satellite KVH: US based wth unlimited email / satellite communication, plus entertainment system. Inmarsat: Europe based. Fleet 77 with email and voice communication. Broadband 250 with email and voice communication.
SSB: 2 transmitters
VHF: 3 radios
SART: 2 transponders
EPIRB: 1 transmitter
NAVTEX: 1 receiver
Fire detection and suppression system throughout the ship.
Capacity: Portable Water 300 m3
Water Maker: 2 x 12 tonnes / day
Fuel: 250 m3
THE ACTIVITIES
Water Sports
- Surf
- Scuba Diving
- Stand up paddle
- Kayak
- Wakeboard Waterski
Destinations
- Komodo National Park
- Spice Islands: Ambom – Banda Islands
- West Papua: Raja Ampat – Triton-Asmat Country
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Indonesia is uniquely diverse in its geography, its flora and fauna, its people, their culture, religions, beliefs. Today Indonesia is changing rapidly, yet still, beneath the surface, people are holding on to their ancestral beliefs, cultures and traditions, despite the encroaching pressure from the outside world.
Getting Here
Make your way to Bali than get a flight for the chosen destination.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) also referred to Denpasar International Airport is the main airport of the Island. Also, try to search for flights to Jakarta and then take a quick domestic flight to Bali.
FLIGHTS
Australia and New Zeland Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia
- Jetstar Airways
- Tigerair Australia
- Virgin Australia
- Air New Zealand
Asia and the Middle East Airlines
- Air Asia
- Cathay Dragon/Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
- Garuda Indonesia
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Lion Air
- Malaysia Air
- Malindo Air
European Airlines
- KLM ( from Amsterdam)
- Rossiya Airlines ( from St. Petersburg)
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Dubai
Brazilians Airlines
- LATAM
- Qatar Airways
- KLM
- Air France
- Emirates
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Surfboard and equipment
Tourists are permitted to bring 3 surfboards into Bali for personal use. Any boards beyond the allotted three will be counted as imports by the Indonesian government and subject to a customs duty of around $100 US dollars per board, though this fee is often negotiable.
Money
The currency of Bali and Indonesia is the Rupiah. It is best to arrive in Bali with a valid international debit card such as a Maestro (EC) or a widely accepted credit card.
Visa
Depending on your passport there are three options to enter Indonesia that apply to most travelers that come for tourist or social purpose only:
Note that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have an empty page for the visa stamp.
- No Visa required (140 countries – FREE entry, 30 days valid, NOT extendable)
- Visa on Arrival (30 days valid, extendable once for 30 days)
- Visa needed (apply abroad before arriving in Indonesia)
Check List
- Travel Health Insurance
- Vaccines: Tetanus Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A
- Light cotton clothing
- High-tech, quick-dry garments
- A pair of reliable flip-flops
- Proper hiking shoes or sandals if you want to climb Mount Batur or Gunung Agung (Flip-flops not allowed)
- Make two copies of your passport and travel insurance papers
- Small knife
- Small padlock
- Hand sanitizer and toilet paper
- Mosquito repellent
- Torch/Flashlight
- Plastic bags or cases for waterproofing electronics and valuables.
- First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit
- A digital thermometer
- Bandages (Band-Aids or “plasters”)
- Medical tape
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol/paracetemol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
- Anti-diarrhea tablets (loperamide/Imodium)
- Alcohol wipes
- Antibacterial ointment or cream
- Sharp tweezers
- Hand sanitizer
- Antihistamine tablets (Benadryl)
- Motion sickness pills (Dramamine)
- Electrolyte mixes
- Latex gloves
PRICES & PACKAGES
Prices and Schedule for 2020
- Exclusive charter: 16,500 USD + 10% tax per night (for up to 16 adults + 3 small children)
- Cabin trips: 1,250 USD + 10% tax per night (per person in double/twin occupation – single cabin surcharge: 50%)
The dates, the ports and the type of cruise are only examples. If your preferences do not match our schedule below, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a tailor-made itinerary.
| Departure | Finish | Nights | Destination |
| 12 Jan – Sorong | 18 Jan – Sorong | 6 |
Raja Ampat Dive & Cruise |
| 26 Jan – Sorong | 02 Feb – Sorong | 7 |
Raja Ampat Surf |
| 05 Feb – Sorong | 12 Feb – Sorong | 7 |
Raja Ampat / Papua Surf |
| 16 Feb – Sorong | 27 Feb – Ambon | 11 |
Raja Ampat / Spice Islands Dive & Cruise |
| 1 Mar – Ambon | 12 Mar – Maumere | 11 |
Spice Islands / Alor Dive & Cruise |
| 15 Mar – Maumere | 19 Mar – Labuan Bajo | 4 |
Komodo Dive & Cruise |
| 22 Mar – Tambolaka | 29 Mar – Tambolaka | 7 |
Sumba / NTT Surf |
| 03 Apr – Labuan Bajo | 10 Apr – Tambolaka | 7 |
Sumba / NTT Surf & Dive |
| 13 Apr – Labuan Bajo | 19 Apr – Labuan Bajo | 6 |
Komodo / NTT Dive |
| 22 Apr – Tambolaka | 01 May – Tambolaka | 9 |
Komodo / NTT Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 04 May – Labuan Bajo | 11 May – Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Dive & Cruise |
| 14 May – Labuan Bajo | 21 May – Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 24 May – Labuan Bajo | 31 May – Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 01 Jun – Tambolaka | 10 Jun – Tambolaka | 9 |
Sumba / NTT Surf |
| 13 Jun – Labuan Bajo | 20 Jun – Labuan Bajo | 9 |
Sumba / NTT Dive & Cruise |
| 23 Jun – Labuan Bajo | 30 Jun – Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Dive & Cruise |
| 04 Jul – Labuan Bajo | 11 Jul – Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Dive & Cruise |
| 14 Jul – Labuan Bajo | 21 Jul l Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Dive & Cruise |
| 25 Jul – Maumere | 05 Aug – Maumere | 11 |
Komodo / NTT Dive & Cruise |
| 25 Jul – Labuan Bajo | 05 Aug – Kupang | 11 |
Komodo, Flores & Alor Dive & Cruise |
| 10 Aug – Kupang | 18 Aug – Labuan Bajo | 8 |
Alor, Flores & Komodo Dive & Cruise |
| 21 Aug – Labuan Bajo | 27 Aug – Labuan Bajo | 6 |
Komodo / NTT Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 01 Sep – Labuan Bajo | 08 Sep – Labuan Bajo | 7 |
Komodo / NTT Dive or Cruise |
| 11 Sep – Labuan Bajo | 16 Sep – Labuan Bajo | 5 |
Komodo / NTT Dive or Cruise |
| 19 Sep – Labuan Bajo | 23 Sep – Labuan Bajo | 4 |
Komodo / NTT Dive or Cruise |
| 27 Sep – Tambolaka | 04 Oct – Tambolaka | 7 |
Sumba / NTT Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 06 Oct – Ambon | 17 Oct – Ternate | 11 |
Spice Islands & Halmahera Dive & Cruise |
| 22 Oct – Ternate | 05 Nov – Sorong | 14 |
Halmahera & Raja Ampat Dive & Cruise |
| 11 Nov – Sorong | 19 Nov – Sorong | 8 |
Raja Ampat / Papua Dive & Cruise |
| 22 Nov – Sorong | 04 Dec – Kaimana | 12 |
Raja Ampat / Papua / Triton Dive & Cruise |
| 06 Dec – Kaimana | 17 Dec – Sorong | 11 |
Raja Ampat / Papua Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 19 Dec – Sorong | 26 Dec – Sorong | 7 |
Raja Ampat / Papua Surf, Dive or Cruise |
| 28 Dec – Sorong | 03 Jan – Sorong | 6 |
Raja Ampat / Papua Dive & Cruise |
